Scilla peruviana
Portuguese squill bulbs
A virtually evergreen, clump-forming perennial that produces balls of purplish blue flowers in early summer. As the flowers fade so do...
1 × bulb
£5.99
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Plant description
A virtually evergreen, clump-forming perennial that produces balls of purplish blue flowers in early summer. As the flowers fade so do the old leaves, but new foliage develops in the autumn. Great if naturalised in grass though it does need some winter protection.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Scilla peruviana:
Ideal for naturalising in grass or a gravel garden in full sun and well-drained soil. Plant bulbs two to three times their depth (8cm/ 3in) in autumn. These are borderline hardy so a protective, insulating mulch of well-rotted organic matter could be applied after planting for cold weather protection.
Please note:
This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
Warning
Harmful if eaten
Simple but stylish protection
If rabbits, deer, squirrels or cats devour or scratch up your plants these wire mesh protectors will give them time to get established. The pyramid-shaped 'Rabbit Proof Cloche' and dome-shaped 'Squirrel Proof Cloche'
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